Retail Inventory & Merchandising Strategist

Peter Millar; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peter Millar, based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Retail Merchandising Analyst to drive inventory productivity and support merchandising strategies across Peter Millar and G/FORE stores. You will be the link between Merchandising, Planning, Retail Operations, Distribution, and Customer Service to ensure products are in the right stores at the right time.

Responsibilities include ownership of replenishment, data management, reporting, assortment analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, Data Science & Analytics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a commercial or other relevant business role. Retail merchandising, planning, allocations, inventory management, or merchandising operations is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or similar, with experience building reports, performing analysis, and managing large datasets. Python or R for analysis and reporting automation is a plus.
• Experience with business intelligence and dashboard reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is a plus.
• AI experience or interest is a plus, with the intent of driving incremental efficiencies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze retail KPIs and support merchandising decisions through data.

Responsibilities

• Own daily replenishment execution for G/Fore retail stores to maximize inventory productivity and in-stock performance.
• Manage replenishment sales order maintenance and ongoing order accuracy.
• Execute initial allocations and replenishment strategies based on business needs and inventory availability.
• Manage shipment priorities through Blue Cherry and Softeon while partnering with Distribution on priority picking and fulfillment.
• Maintain bulk inventory transfers, retail label conversions, and inventory movement between distribution and stores.
• Oversee store-to-DC inventory transfers, researching and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Conduct routine inventory audits and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Manage Customer Purchase Order Entry for retail stores, including Corporate Embroidery orders and associated communication.
• Allocation and replenishment analysis, including size/color curve optimization by location.
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Production, Distribution, Retail Operations, and Customer Service to support efficient execution of merchandising initiatives.
• Respond to inventory and merchandising inquiries from store teams while providing timely operational support.
• Support continuous process improvements that increase efficiency, reporting accuracy, and inventory productivity.
• Participate in merchandising projects and operational initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Excel

Inventory mgmt

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel (Advanced)

Blue Cherry

Softeon

KWI

Fulfillit

Python/R

Job description

Peter Millar, based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Retail Merchandising Analyst to drive inventory productivity and support merchandising strategies across Peter Millar and G/FORE stores. You will be the link between Merchandising, Planning, Retail Operations, Distribution, and Customer Service to ensure products are in the right stores at the right time.

Responsibilities include ownership of replenishment, data management, reporting, assortment analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize